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Microsoft's Learning Gateway Framework

From Weblogg-ed: a post about Microsoft’s "Learning Gateway Framework," a suite of tools built around their Class Server and SharePoint products.

The Mac is Back?

Could it be that the Mac is really back? Not that it ever really left, of course, but things were pretty tough for a while.

Lots of talk in tech and educational blogs about the upcoming release of Mac OS X Tiger. Here’s one report, from InternetNews.com: Mac OS X Tiger Poised to Strike

Windows certainly has its share of critics. The Assorted Stuff blog has a link to a NY Times article about Longhorn, the much anticipated new version of Windows. His post answers the Times’ question:

"The New York Times asks Will the Next Version of Windows Be Worth the Wait? 

No"

Mac shops concerned about security of computer-based tests should take a look at the new version of Securexam Student for Mac OS X: Press release (pdf);  Demo.

Information security article

Good article from the tech-LEARNING website (via Educational Technology blog) about information security issues. While it is not specifically related to online testing and learning, we know that many of our clients and their colleagues are also responsible for network security and integrity, and thought you might find it useful.

The Educational Technology blog is a good one to read regularly as it summarizes top education news items for you, which is a real time saver!